Apr 25, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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COMS 8430 - Relational Issues in Health Communication


This course provides an overview of theory and research within the broad scope of relationships and health communication. Specifically, students gain an understanding of health communication in personal, peer, and provider/caregiver relationships, including research on how health conditions shape communication in these relationships, as well as how every day communication in these relationships influences health.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Summarize, explain, and critique empirical relational health communication research.
  • Describe the major theories foundational to relational health communication and apply them to interactions in various health contexts.
  • Identify the major areas of emphasis/study in the field of relational health communication as well as current trends.
  • Articulate how their research interests intersect, extend, and contribute to current relational health communication literature.
  • Derive practical implications for individuals with health conditions and their support systems (both personal and professional) from the literature read.



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